Dissolved Oxygen
Understanding basic levels
- 0-2 mg/L: not enough oxygen to support life
- 2-4 mg/L: only a few fish and aquatic insects can survive
- 4-7 mg/L: good for many aquatic animals, low for cold water fish
- 7-11 mg/L: very good for most stream fish
Dissolved Oxygen changes over the seasons
Both temperature and the depth of your sample may change the levels. Trends throughout the year should be compared to previous years for the best results.
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